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Mind Map by ryangriscti, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by ryangriscti
over 10 years ago
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ERGONOMICS
- The science concerned with designing safe and
comfortable machines for use by people
- Tips to ensure comfortability
- Right lighting
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- Reduces eyestrain, neck strain and headaches.
- A proper desk
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- Helps find the perfect working position. Should be deep enough to support your arms when working
- Computer screen level
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- At eye-level or just below. For optimal comfort, set about 45 cm from face
- Posture
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- Sit up straight, keep feet flat on the floor and knees slightly lower than thighs
- Choice of chair
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- Lets you tilt forward to reach
- Typing technique
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- Hold your fingers, wrists and lower arms in a straight line from your keyboard
- Equipment
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- Keep equipment that you use a lot like telephone and computer keyboard within a distance of about 75 cm. Keep other storage and equipment further away encouraging you to change working positions during the day.
- Right lighting
- Definitions
- Eye Strain
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- Sore, tired eyes often caused by staring at a computer screen for long periods of time
- RSI
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- Damage to the fingers and wrists due to repeated movements over a long period of time
- Back strain
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- Discomfort or pain in the back and lumbar areas of the body
- Adjustable chair
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- A chair that can be lowered or raised to suit the height of the user. The back can also be tilted into the correct position to support the back.
- Food and drink
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- Edible and liquid items that shouldnt be placed next to a computer incase they spill into the keyboard
- Wrist support pad
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- A gel filled pad which is placed under the wrists due to repeated movements over a long period of time
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
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- A blood clot which can form in the deep veins in the leg after sitting for long periods of time with no activity of the limbs
- Foot rest
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- A device that is placed under the desk. The angle and height can be adjusted so that the user can comfortability place their feet on it.
- Information Overload
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- A psychological condition where a person becomes overwhelmed and feels unable to cope. Often brought about by changes at work, a too heavy workload or a very fast faced environment.
- Health and saftey work act (1974)
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- The legislation that ensures that employers provide a safe working environment for all staff
- Eye test
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- An examination that should be performed at least once a year if you need to wear glasses for using a computer
- Eye Strain
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